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Orlando Fringe to close its ArtSpace in downtown, says festivals will continue
Read full article: Orlando Fringe to close its ArtSpace in downtown, says festivals will continueSafety concerns, low box office revenue and flooding are some of the issues the Orlando Fringe team has gone through with its downtown venue.
Rock around Festival of Trees at the Orlando Art Museum
Read full article: Rock around Festival of Trees at the Orlando Art MuseumThe Festival of the Trees back to deck the halls again. Festival coordinators, Council 101 and Platinum Premier, are bringing the holiday cheer to the Orlando Art Museum with a new theme, “Let the Joy if the Season Shine,” which will feature an array of over 50 decorated trees and wreaths.
Impact of creative arts therapy on mental and physical health
Read full article: Impact of creative arts therapy on mental and physical healthThe benefits of the arts for wellness are becoming more backed by research. From lower cortisol levels to mental health and community improvements, arts can be therapeutic.
‘400 years of life:’ Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse defined querencia
Read full article: ‘400 years of life:’ Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse defined querencia"Querencia" is a Spanish concept with meanings as vague as a place of belonging to as specific as the spot in an arena where a wounded bull rests. Read about how the relationship and adventure shared by artists Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse impacted Orlando and why their life together can be described by no better word.
Orlando International Airport plans Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Read full article: Orlando International Airport plans Hispanic Heritage Month celebrationOrlando International Airport is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting people in the community and creating a space for celebration.
See ‘Audubon’s Birds of Florida’ exhibition at this Central Florida museum
Read full article: See ‘Audubon’s Birds of Florida’ exhibition at this Central Florida museumAround 80 original prints, paintings, and related artifacts from artist John James Audubon will soon be on display at the Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona Beach.
Daytona Beach: A former dictator’s home, an incredible reunion and an extensive Cuban art collection
Read full article: Daytona Beach: A former dictator’s home, an incredible reunion and an extensive Cuban art collectionFulgencio Batista, the former Cuban president and dictator, was a regular vacationer and resident of Daytona Beach in the 1940s and 50s.
Experience greatest hits from Hollywood with CFC Arts Community Choir
Read full article: Experience greatest hits from Hollywood with CFC Arts Community ChoirEvery morning on Breakfast with Bridgett, you get the weather and traffic information you need to start your day, plus some interesting coffee talk.
Orange County artists look alive: Applications now open for Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibit
Read full article: Orange County artists look alive: Applications now open for Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibitThe Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County is officially seeking submission for artists to participate in the annual Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit.
Florida art dealer gets 2 years, 3 months in Warhol forgery scheme
Read full article: Florida art dealer gets 2 years, 3 months in Warhol forgery schemeA South Florida art dealer has been sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison in connection with a scheme involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol paintings.
Think outside the traffic box: New Orlando art initiative to make city more beautiful
Read full article: Think outside the traffic box: New Orlando art initiative to make city more beautifulThe City District’s Traffic Box Art Program is the latest initiative encouraging local artists to showcase their talents in Orlando.
College ends partnership with Florida school over ‘David’ issue
Read full article: College ends partnership with Florida school over ‘David’ issueA Michigan college will no longer partner with a Florida charter school after the school's principal resigned due to complaints sixth graders were exposed to pornography during a Renaissance art lesson that included Michelangelo’s David sculpture.
‘Use your voice now:’ Environmental activists unveil new mural before Orlando climate conference
Read full article: ‘Use your voice now:’ Environmental activists unveil new mural before Orlando climate conferenceA new mural was unveiled in Orlando to help spread awareness about the effects of climate change.
Visitor accidentally shatters $42K balloon dog sculpture at Florida art gallery, report shows
Read full article: Visitor accidentally shatters $42K balloon dog sculpture at Florida art gallery, report showsA visitor at Art Wynwood in Miami accidentally shattered a Jeff Koons balloon dog sculpture worth $42,000, according to a report.
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival sets up for 64th annual show
Read full article: Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival sets up for 64th annual showThe 64th annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is set for an outstanding three-day art show in mid-March, with work on display from fine artists and first graders alike.
Orange County history center holds ‘Black Arts and Culture’ event to support local Black artists
Read full article: Orange County history center holds ‘Black Arts and Culture’ event to support local Black artistsThe Orange County Regional History Center is hosting an event called “Celebrating Black Arts and Culture” in honor of Black History Month.
Oh Snap! Orlando art gallery to feature new cultural exhibition
Read full article: Oh Snap! Orlando art gallery to feature new cultural exhibitionThe Snap! Orlando gallery, located at 420 E Church Street on the ground floor of Camden Thornton Park Apartments, is set to explore identity and commonality in its latest exhibit, “Cultural Fabric.”
Ancient fresco among 60 treasures returned to Italy from US
Read full article: Ancient fresco among 60 treasures returned to Italy from USA fresco from Herculaneum, a city which was destroyed along with Pompeii by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius is now back in Italy, along with 59 other ancient pieces which were illegally trafficked to the United States.
Friends, family celebrate copper craftsman whose work details Central Florida landmarks
Read full article: Friends, family celebrate copper craftsman whose work details Central Florida landmarksEddie Majewski has helped create the details that make Central Florida unique. You’ve seen his work at the Winter Park train station, Church Street Station, Casa Feliz and the theme parks.
From trash to treasure: New art exhibit in Sanford features garbage gallery, literally
Read full article: From trash to treasure: New art exhibit in Sanford features garbage gallery, literallyHollerbach’s Art Haus’ new “Garbology” exhibit will run from Aug. 25 through Oct. 6 at the 205 E 1st Street location.
Orlando Museum of Art considering new leadership, officials say
Read full article: Orlando Museum of Art considering new leadership, officials sayInterim Director Luder Whitlock of the Orlando Museum of Art resigned from his position as the museum considers a permanent change in leadership, according to OMA officials.
Milk District seeking local artists to design sculpture for new Orlando pocket park
Read full article: Milk District seeking local artists to design sculpture for new Orlando pocket parkThe Milk District is looking to spruce up the new pocket park in development near downtown Orlando with a sculpture and city officials are looking for submissions from local artists.
Garden Theatre to perform July Latin-pop musical ‘On Your Feet!’
Read full article: Garden Theatre to perform July Latin-pop musical ‘On Your Feet!’Orange County’s Garden Theatre is set to perform its rendition of the Broadway jukebox musical “On Your Feet!” which tells the story of Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American couple Emilio and Glorida Estefan.
Florida artists trade paint brush for computer mouse with new technologies
Read full article: Florida artists trade paint brush for computer mouse with new technologiesFlorida artists are trading in their paint brushes for a computer mouse as they explore a new technology that lets them spread their art to a wider audience.
Best of Central Florida: Summer activities the whole family can do
Read full article: Best of Central Florida: Summer activities the whole family can doSchool is out in Florida and you need something to keep the kids away from spending hours behind the TV. Well, look no further, because Best of Central Florida has three great summer activities that are great or the whole family.
This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to be
Read full article: This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to beMichael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.
Iconic tapestry of Picasso’s `Guernica’ is back at the UN
Read full article: Iconic tapestry of Picasso’s `Guernica’ is back at the UNThe iconic tapestry of Pablo Picasso’s “Guernica,” which is considered by numerous art critics as perhaps the most powerful anti-war painting in history, has returned to its place of honor at the United Nations after a year-long absence that angered and dismayed many U.N. diplomats and staff.
The Mall at Millenia another ‘point of connection’ in local artist’s traveling exhibit
Read full article: The Mall at Millenia another ‘point of connection’ in local artist’s traveling exhibitJefrë's Mall of Millenia pop-up exhibit is open through the end of the year Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Immersive Van Gogh Orlando exhibit location announced, delayed until November
Read full article: Immersive Van Gogh Orlando exhibit location announced, delayed until NovemberWhat had become somewhat of an art venue mystery was solved Monday when ticketholders of the “Immersive Van Gogh exhibit” originally scheduled to open Oct. 7 were advised the presentation will be located at the Orange County Convention Center’s West Concourse with the debut now rescheduled for Nov. 26.
Chalk artists gather to complete 40 (incredible!) portraits of the passengers and crew members of Flight 93
Read full article: Chalk artists gather to complete 40 (incredible!) portraits of the passengers and crew members of Flight 93As we inch closer to the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, it feels fitting that we’re seeing more and more tributes and events pop up to remember the day.
Orange County approves $500K funding to keep Dr. Phillips Frontyard Festival going
Read full article: Orange County approves $500K funding to keep Dr. Phillips Frontyard Festival goingThe Frontyard Festival, which started during the pandemic, was slated to end this month but will continue until mid-December.
Churchill painting owned by Angelina Jolie sells for $11.5M
Read full article: Churchill painting owned by Angelina Jolie sells for $11.5MThe Moroccan landscape painted by Winston Churchill and owned by Angelina Jolie sold at auction on Monday March 1, 2021, for more than $11.5 million, smashing the previous record for a work by Britains World War II leader. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)LONDON – A Moroccan landscape painted by Winston Churchill and owned by Angelina Jolie sold at auction on Monday for more than $11.5 million, smashing the previous record for a work by Britain’s World War II leader. The pre-sale estimate was 1.5 million pounds to 2.5 million pounds, and the previous record price for a Churchill painting was just under 1.8 million pounds. Churchill gave the painting to Roosevelt as a memento of the trip. The painting was sold by the Jolie Family Collection.
Orlando attraction features ‘bright futures’ for Black History Month
Read full article: Orlando attraction features ‘bright futures’ for Black History MonthORLANDO, Fla. – Wall Crawl is known for being a picture studio where visitors can get some Instagram-worthy content by posing in front of their 20-plus walls. The studio first opened in August 2019, and ever since, Wall Crawl has made sure to have a Black History Month wall. Celebrating Black History Month has been just one of the ways we do that,” said Jeanette Johnson, co-founder of Wall Crawl. Last year, Wall Crawl featured Black historical figures who played a big role in Central Florida, but this year, the attraction is looking to the future. Sabrina Dessalines created a wall honoring Black women who inspire her for Black History Month.
Dad’s amateur pet portraits raise $15,000 for homeless charity
Read full article: Dad’s amateur pet portraits raise $15,000 for homeless charityLONDON – A British man is proving you don’t have to be the most talented to make a difference through art. The father’s amateur pet portraits have helped raise thousands of dollars for charity, despite being not entirely accurate. Heckles says he received an overwhelming response, including requests from other people wanting sketches of their pets. Instead of charging for the drawings, Heckles set up a fundraiser for Turning Tides, a charity that helps the homeless. He says so far he has done about 220 portraits and raised over $15,000.
Date set for 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Read full article: Date set for 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the ArtsORLANDO, Fla – Walt Disney World said Wednesday that the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will begin on Jan. 8. Disney officials called the festival a global celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (Disney Parks Blog)The festival is included with regular Epcot admission. Disney said on its blog that it plans to release more details about the festival in the coming weeks. The festival will end on Feb. 22.
Young Orlando artist works to bring hope to community with new mural
Read full article: Young Orlando artist works to bring hope to community with new muralORLANDO, Fla. – Sabrina Dessalines has a bright and vibrant passion for creating art -- and sometimes she sells it. Dessalines sold her first piece when she was 12 years old and ever since then, she’s called herself an artist. “We wanted to commemorate someone doing great for the community to bring hope,” Dessalines said. It inspired her to create two empowering pieces of a young boy and a young girl with crowns. “I love it though.”People can check out Dessalines’ work online at artbyina3.com or peruse her Instagram @artbyina3.
Winter Springs cancels Festival of the Arts due to coronavirus
Read full article: Winter Springs cancels Festival of the Arts due to coronavirusWINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – As cases of COVID-19 continue to be reported in Florida, one town is canceling one of its annual festivals. “Out of an abundance of caution, the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce leadership team has canceled its 13th Annual Winter Springs Festival of the Arts,” officials said Tuesday. The community event was scheduled for the weekend of October 17 at the Winter Springs Town Center. “While we are disappointed, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our annual Winter Springs Festival of the Arts this year following the protocols of the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at next year’s event,” OWSRCC President, CEO Bridget Lake explained.
Let your creative mind explode with these incredible new LEGO sets
Read full article: Let your creative mind explode with these incredible new LEGO setsLEGO Super MarioThe world of Super Mario is coming to life all thanks to LEGO. We love how creative Nintendo and LEGO fans are, and cant wait for them to unleash their imaginations in how they interact with Super Mario in the real world, said Jonathan Bennink, Digital Design Lead on LEGO Super Mario. Sixteen LEGO Super Mario sets have been introduced and the set also includes an app that will help support the experience. LEGO Ideas Grand Piano SetThe grand piano set is the latest product part of the LEGO Ideas collection. LEGO said the 3,662-piece LEGO Ideas Grand Piano is made to take center stage as a spectacular display model for any room.
Winter Park mom brightens pandemic days with sidewalk chalk art, humor
Read full article: Winter Park mom brightens pandemic days with sidewalk chalk art, humorWINTER PARK, Fla. A Winter Park mom is using her sidewalk and some colorful chalk to do her part as she stays home during the pandemic. Shes bringing to life popular childhood characters with her chalk art while adding some humor to her outdoor masterpieces. The mother of two and former science teacher has drawn about six different characters and counting. "I had seen on Facebook some other people using chalk drawings with like uplifting messages," Drake said. 'Cause it is very serious but at the same time we all have to survive day-to-day.For the former science teacher, drawing is bringing her some comfort.